Clinical spectrum of the pseudotumor cerebri complex in children.

Purpose: Our aim was to improve diagnosis and management of pseudotumor cerebri (PTC; also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension) in children.

Methods: We performed a comprehensive analysis of epidemiology, diagnostic work-up, therapy, and clinical follow-up in 53 consecutive patients.

Results: We identified several important aspects to be considered in the management of these children.

Secondary pseudotumor cerebri in pediatric oncology and hematology: an unpredictable condition of varying etiology.

Secondary pseudotumor cerebri (PTC) in pediatric oncology and hematology is an unpredictable and under-recognized condition. It is characterized by increased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure of more than 25 cm H(2)O in the absence of underlying structural causes. Numerous conditions and medications have been implicated in the etiology of secondary PTC.